Earl Grey Banana Bread with Matcha Butter
Earl Grey Banana Bread with Matcha Butter
Ingredients
For the Earl Grey Banana Bread
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup dairy-free yogurt, plain, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves, finely ground from tea bags or loose leaf
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Earl Grey Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brewed Earl Grey tea, strong, cooled
For the Matcha Butter
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder, ceremonial grade recommended
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides to easily lift the bread out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth but with a few small lumps remaining.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the neutral oil, dairy-free yogurt, finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves, and brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Whisk vigorously until all the wet ingredients are well combined and the mixture is a uniform, speckled, medium-brown batter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough banana bread.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment paper overhang. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This passive cooling time is crucial before glazing.
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
While the bread cools, prepare the Earl Grey Glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cooled brewed Earl Grey tea until smooth and glossy. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of tea; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once the banana bread is completely cool, pour the Earl Grey glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the glaze set for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
To make the Matcha Butter, combine the softened vegan butter, matcha powder, and flaky sea salt in a small bowl. Mix well with a fork until the matcha is evenly distributed and the butter is vibrant green.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
Slice the Earl Grey Banana Bread and serve with a generous dollop of Matcha Butter and an extra sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Earl Grey Banana Bread with Matcha Butter
Ingredients
For the Earl Grey Banana Bread
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup dairy-free yogurt, plain, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves, finely ground from tea bags or loose leaf
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Earl Grey Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brewed Earl Grey tea, strong, cooled
For the Matcha Butter
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder, ceremonial grade recommended
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides to easily lift the bread out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth but with a few small lumps remaining.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the neutral oil, dairy-free yogurt, finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves, and brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Whisk vigorously until all the wet ingredients are well combined and the mixture is a uniform, speckled, medium-brown batter.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough banana bread.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment paper overhang. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This passive cooling time is crucial before glazing.
⏱️ 30 min - 9
While the bread cools, prepare the Earl Grey Glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cooled brewed Earl Grey tea until smooth and glossy. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of tea; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the banana bread is completely cool, pour the Earl Grey glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the glaze set for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
To make the Matcha Butter, combine the softened vegan butter, matcha powder, and flaky sea salt in a small bowl. Mix well with a fork until the matcha is evenly distributed and the butter is vibrant green.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
Slice the Earl Grey Banana Bread and serve with a generous dollop of Matcha Butter and an extra sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min